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Circle of Fun
The kiddie rides were a huge attraction at the 50th Circle of Fun at St. Mary's of the Visitation in Putnam last week. More photos on page 4. Linda Lemmon photos.
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healthy pg 1 9-22-22
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Sitting in the Putnam Fire Department fire truck is always popular. More photos Wed. night on our FB page: Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger. Linda Lemmon photos.
Victoria Huynh, 7, of Danielson, concentrates on coloring.
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — Healthy Kids Day — it’s a longstanding tradition and a tradition full of volunteers.
Amanda Kelly, executive director of the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center, said: “Healthy Kids Day is a national YMCA event that typically happens in April at YMCAs throughout the country. The focus is on inspiring youth and families with physical activity, outdoor fun and creative ways to learn and grow and to feel like they belong to something greater. Due to the pandemic, our YMCA hasn’t had a full Healthy Kids Day with community partners since April of 2019.”
But Healthy Kids Day was here even before the Hale YMCA opened in 2016, she said. “And was run entirely by volunteers! In fact, this was fifth year running Healthy Kids Day since the Y opened and it ran for three or four years in our area by volunteers prior to that.”
This year’s edition saw 100 children and their families.
Activities/vendors included:
Two inflatables, slide and obstacle course from Henry’s Inflatables, Music by DJ Drew Daley, Archery, Gaga, a fire truck from Putnam Fire Department, Face painting provided by Simone G., an Obstacle Course provided by Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW), Yard Games provided by Jump Zone.
Kelly said the event had many community partners including: Northeast Early Childhood Council, Day Kimball Hospital, TEEG, Drug Free CT, Senior Resources, Boy Scouts, Generations and The Last Green Valley
The highlights were definitely the dancing, the inflatables and archery which will be happening at this fall at the Y and at YMCA Camp Cutler next summer. DJ Drew Daley and Simone face painting and dancing all added to the party, she said.
Kelly said the feedback from children and families was overwhelmingly positive. “The kids said over and over that the YMCA had a great party! One YMCA member had her grandchildren visit from an hour and a half away and she thought it was a great event for children,” she added.
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menus pg 2 9-22-22
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Woodstock public schools
Everyday: Fruit. Monday: Fish sandwiches, cole slaw. Tuesday: Pancakes, breakfast sausages, hash browns. Wednesday: General Tsos chicken, brown rice, carrots. Thursday: Nachos, black beans. Friday: Pizza, salad.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli, fruit. Tuesday: Sloppy Joes, Rice Crispy Treat. Wednesday: Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, cheddar Goldfish crackers, fruit. Thursday: Fiesta beef nachos, corn. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, Caesar salad, fruit.
Putnam High
Monday: Chicken Parm Sandwich or spicy chicken sandwich. Tuesday: Beef tamale pie or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Chicken burrito power bowl or turkey day panini. Thursday: Chicken potato bowls or calzone pizza boli. Friday: Stuffed crust pizza or mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce.
Pomfret Community
Every day: Fresh fruit and veggies, alt. chicken patties. Monday Pasta and meatballs, green beans. Tuesday: Sloppy Joes, carrots. Wednesday - Brunch for Lunch: French toast, sausages, hash browns. Thursday: Chicken and smashed potato bowls, corn. Friday; Pizza, salad.
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Putnam job - caretaker
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The Town of Putnam is seeking applicants for the position of full time Caretaker within the Recreation Department. This position is a Union position with hours of operation of Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM for 35 hours per week. Occasional overtime and weekend hours due to holiday celebrations, Town events, etc. Hourly rate of $19.86 - $23.72 depending on experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Possess a Class II Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
* Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License will be required. A copy must be sent with resume or a copy of pending CDL from DMV.
* Experience in the operation of grass cutting and lawn care equipment, including the dexterity to use manual grass cutting equipment.
* Experience in the operation of snow plowing equipment, and dexterity to use manual snow removal equipment.
* Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Closing date for this position is September 26th. Resume and cover letter can be sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Full Job Posting, including essential duties and submittal details, can be found on the Town of Putnam’s website here: https://www.putnamct.us/departments/human-resources/job-postings
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